U.S. Military Identifies Crew Members in Fatal Osprey Crash off Japan

Search and recovery operations continue as Japan calls for grounding of Ospreys amid safety concerns.

An Osprey aircraft crashed into the sea off the shore of Yakushima Island, Japan, during a routine training mission on November 29, 2023.
The U.S. military has released the names of all eight Air Force crew members on the Osprey, transitioning from search and rescue operations to search and recovery operations.
The remains of three crew members have been recovered, and the remains of another three have been located and are being recovered. Two Airmen have not yet been located.
Japan has asked the U.S. to stop flying Ospreys over Japan until the aircraft could be confirmed safe, following a spate of fatal U.S. Osprey crashes in recent years.
Despite the crashes, the versatility of the Osprey has made it a trusty workhorse for the U.S. military, especially for troop transport.